Homenagem do Município de Cascais ao Rei D. Carlos I
(1863-1908)
Inaugurada em 1 de Fevereiro de 2008 por Sua Excelência o Presidente da República, Anibal Cavaco Silva, sendo Presidente da Câmara Municipal de Cascais, António d’Orey Capucho.

The sign indicates the statue dedicated to King Carlos I, who reigned over Portugal from 1889 until his assassination in 1908.
The assassination happened after the king’s surrender to Britain for control of the African continent, the suspension of the constitution and the deterioration of the economic situation.

The statue, made by Luís Valadares, was placed in 2008 and shows the king, standing on the bridge of a ship, binoculars in his hand and his gaze directed to the sea.

The statue was photographed on the same day Click for a larger image Click for a larger image

Translation of the text on the sign:
Tribute from the Municipality of Cascais to King D. Carlos I
(1863-1908)
Inaugurated on 1 February 2008 by His Excellency the President of the Republic, Anibal Cavaco Silva, being President of the Municipality of Cascais, António d’Orey Capucho.